Cellulose Or Derivative Patents (Class 514/57)
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Patent number: 8969321Abstract: The present invention provides a method for using processed cellulose. Preferably, the processed cellulose is a highly refined cellulose (HRC). The HRC is useful in a number of medical and nutritional applications. These medical and nutritional applications can include, but are not limited to, administering effective amounts of the HRC for lowering values of risk factor measurements for such diseases as arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Treatment of other diseases and conditions with the HRC is also possible.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Regents of the University of MinnesotaInventors: Paul Bradley Addis, Rongsheng Roger Ruan, Joseph M. Keenan, Daniela Geleva
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Publication number: 20150057244Abstract: This invention provides a method of preventing or treating a dermatologic condition including, inter alia, psoriasis, contact dermatitis, and atopic dermatitis, in a subject, the method includes the step of administering to said subject a compound comprising a lipid or phospholipid moiety bound to a physiologically acceptable monomer, dimer, oligomer, or polymer, and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a pharmaceutical product thereof, in an amount effective to treat the subject suffering from a dermatologic condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventors: SAUL YEDGAR, Miron Krimsky, Arie Ingber
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Patent number: 8962594Abstract: The method of using nutritional compounds including Dihydroquercetin (taxifolin). Arabinogalactan and Arabinogalactan combined with Dihydroquercetin (taxifolin) to reduce and control cardiometabolic risk factors, associated with metabolic syndrome and hypercholesterolemia in a mammal, specifically a human, resulting in the enhancement of metabolism, reduced control levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, reduced oxidative damage in humans and other health benefits.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2014Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Flavitpure, Inc.Inventors: Sergey V. Philippov, Igor M. Bogorodov
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Water-based Personal Moisturizers and Lubricants, in Particular Vaginal Lubricants, and Uses Thereof
Publication number: 20150051169Abstract: There is a need for water-based sperm- and egg-friendly vaginal lubricant. We describe novel water-based nature-friendly personal moisturizers and lubricants that relive vaginal dryness. In addition to being non-spermicidal, sperm- and egg-friendly and biological-fluids mimicking, these personal moisturizers and lubricants also enhance sperm survival and motility, promote binding of sperm to eggs and facilitate the process of fertilization. Novel articles, and systems as well as methods of preparation and use of the novel compositions are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Applicant: AQUATROVE BIOSCIENCES, INC.Inventors: Vibha Gupta, Vineet Gupta, Boris Nikolic -
Patent number: 8957048Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic compositions and methods useful to treat dry eye, or to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent dry eye syndrome in man or other animals.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2012Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Allergan, Inc.Inventors: Joseph G. Vehige, Peter A. Simmons
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Publication number: 20150045320Abstract: A flowable or spoonable medicament, food, food ingredient or food supplement is useful for inducing satiety. It comprises (a) one or more mono-, di- and/or oligosaccharides and (b) a methylcellulose, wherein the methylcellulose has anhydroglucose units joined by 1-4 linkages wherein hydroxy groups of anhydroglucose units are substituted with methyl groups such that s23/s26 is from 0.17 to 0.36, wherein s23 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxy groups in the 2- and 3-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with methyl groups and wherein s26 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxy groups in the 2- and 6-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with methyl groups.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2012Publication date: February 12, 2015Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Roland Adden, Matthias Knarr, Britta Huebner-Keese, Robert L. Sammler
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Patent number: 8951989Abstract: A hydrogel tissue adhesive having decreased degradation time is described. The hydrogel tissue adhesive is formed by reacting an oxidized polysaccharide with a water-dispersible, multi-arm polyether amine in the presence of an oligomer additive, which promotes the degradation of the hydrogel. The hydrogel may be useful as a tissue adhesive or sealant for medical applications, such as a hemostat sealant or to prevent undesired tissue-to-tissue adhesions resulting from trauma or surgery.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2010Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Actamax Surgical Materials, LLCInventor: Mark E. Wagman
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Publication number: 20150037383Abstract: The compositions and methods of this invention relate to a leave-on skin care composition containing hydrophobic, linear cellulose particles having an average length of from about 1 to about 500 ?m, a particle aspect ratio from about 2 to about 25 and an average thickness of from about 1 to about 500 ?m; and a cosmetically acceptable carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Patricia Bonner, Claudia Kaminski, Danielle Lima Lorenzetti, Prithwiraj Maitra, Juliana Salles Moscardi, Jeffrey M. Wu
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Patent number: 8932622Abstract: Disclosed herein are a kit and a method for forming a tissue coating that prevents undesired tissue-to-tissue adhesions resulting from trauma, surgery, infection, or other stimulus. The tissue coating is a hydrogel formed by reacting an aminocarboxymethyldextran containing primary amine groups with an oxidized carboxymethylcellulose containing aldehyde groups.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2009Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Actamax Surgical Materials, LLCInventor: Steven W. Shuey
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Publication number: 20140377203Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium: —at least water, —at least alkylcellulose, —at least one first hydrocarbon-based non-volatile oil, chosen from: —C10-C26 alcohols, preferably monoalcohols; —optionally hydroxylated monoesters, diesters or triesters of a C2-C8 monocarboxylic or polycarboxylic acid and of a C2-C8 alcohol; —esters of a C2-C8 polyol and of one or more C2-Cs carboxylic acids, —at least one second non-volatile oil chosen from silicone oils and/or fluoro oils or hydrocarbon-based oils other than the said first oil; —at least one wax; —at least one hydrophilic gelling agent chosen from nonionic associative polymers of polyurethane type, preferably polyoxyethylenated; —preferably at least one surfactant, preferably non-ionic.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2012Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventor: Florence Lahousse
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Publication number: 20140371172Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of suspensions of nano-fibrillar cellulose by providing cellulose fibres and at least one filler and/or pigment; combining the cellulose fibres and the at least one filler and/or pigment; and fibrillating the cellulose fibres in the presence of at least one filler and/or pigment, as well as the suspensions of nano-fibrillar cellulose obtained by this process and their uses.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Applicant: Omya International AGInventors: Patrick A.C. Gane, Joachim Schoelkopf, Daniel Gantenbein, Michel Schenker, Michael Pohl, Beat Kübler
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Publication number: 20140364387Abstract: Provided herein are bitter taste receptor ligands, related agents, combinations, compositions, methods and systems for modulating release of a metabolic hormone in vitro or in vivo from cells of the GI tract of an individual.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: William A. GODDARD, III, Mark MENNA, Stephan PANDOL, Ravinder ABROL
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Patent number: 8906882Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating, suppressing, inhibiting, or preventing allergic rhinitis in a subject comprising the step of administering to a subject a compound comprising a lipid or phospholipid moiety bond to a physiologically acceptable monomer, dimer, oligomer, or polymer, and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a pharmaceutical product thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2011Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Yissum Research Development Company of The Hebrew University of JerusalemInventor: Saul Yedgar
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Publication number: 20140345234Abstract: An ingestible nutritional substance (supplement and the like) including vitamins, minerals and other ingredients beneficial to a woman and/or her child that a woman may take at a time of her life surrounding pregnancy. This includes by ingesting determined and suited types and amounts of ingredients, including at selected times, to best assist the woman and/or infant's needs at the respective times. The ingestible supplement can be formulated for drinking with appropriate nutritional and health benefits as well as with desired lifestyle and taste and aesthetic attributes. The dosing and packaging of the supplement to best suit a specific class of woman's and baby's needs are also described. Other aspects are directed to the preservation, storage and dispensation of one or more ingredients that may not be stable with one another during storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: Jonathan S. Thierman, Ibrahim M. Hallaj
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Publication number: 20140348962Abstract: An ingestible nutritional substance (supplement and the like) including vitamins, minerals and other ingredients beneficial to a woman and/or her child that a woman may take at a time of her life surrounding pregnancy. This includes by ingesting determined and suited types and amounts of ingredients, including at selected times, to best assist the woman and/or infant's needs at the respective times. The ingestible supplement can be formulated for drinking with appropriate nutritional and health benefits as well as with desired lifestyle and taste and aesthetic attributes. The dosing and packaging of the supplement to best suit a specific class of woman's and baby's needs are also described. Other aspects are directed to the preservation, storage and dispensation of one or more ingredients that may not be stable with one another during storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: Jonathan S. Thierman, Ibrahim M. Hallaj
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Publication number: 20140343013Abstract: Compositions comprising a glycosaminoglycan (e.g., a hyaluronan, hyaluronic acid, hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate, dermatan sulfate, karatan sulfate, chondroitin 6-sulfate, heparin, etc.) in combination with at least one component selected from; i) polyglycols (e.g., polyethylene glycol), ii) long chain hydroxy polyanionic polysaccharides (e.g., dextran, sodium alginate, alginic acid, propylene glycol alginate, carboxymethyl cellulose and carboxyethyl cellulose, hydroxyl ethyl starch, hydroxyl propyl methyl cellulose, hydroxy propyl ethyl cellulose, hydroxy propyl cellulose, methyl cellulose, polylysine, polyhistidine, polyhydroxy proline, poly ornithine, polyvinyl pyrolidone, polyvinyl alcohol, chitosan, etc.) and iii) long chain Nitrogen containing polymers (e.g., Polylysine, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, and polyvinyl alcohol). The invention also includes methods for using such compositions (e.g., as substance delivery materials, tissue fillers or bulking agents, as moistening or hydrating agents, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: S.K. PharmaceuticalsInventors: Hampar Karageozian, John Park
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Publication number: 20140335132Abstract: This invention describes nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) for use as a drug delivery excipient. NCC binds significant quantities of water soluble, ionizable drugs, e.g., tetratcycline and doxorubicin, which are released rapidly over a one day period. A surfactant such as cetyl trimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) can bind to the surface of NCC and increase the zeta potential in a concentration-dependent manner from ?55 to 0 mV. NCC with CTAB modified surfaces can bind significant quantities of the hydrophobic drugs such as anticancer drugs docetaxel, paclitaxel and etoposide. These drugs were released in a controlled manner over a 2-day period. The NCC-CTAB nanocomplexes were found to bind to KU-7 cells and evidence of cellular uptake was observed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2011Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventors: Helen Mary Burt, John Kevin Jackson, Wadood Yasser Hamad
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Publication number: 20140329770Abstract: It is herein discloses compositions comprising a blend of dietary phytoestrogens receptor ? agonists and dietary fibers for prevention and treatment of sporadic adenomatous polyposis. The aforementioned compositions proved to be effect in a clinical trial enrolling patients prone to polyp recurrence and at intermediate risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) development.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2012Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Maria Cristina Comelli, Alfredo Di Leo
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Publication number: 20140329756Abstract: Systems and methods for cosmetic augmentation by forming a biocompatible cross-linked polymer having a multi-phase mixture with a temperature activated catalyst; injecting the mixture into a patient as a homogeneous fluid; activating the catalyst to cross-link the polymer at a predetermined temperature in a patient; and augmenting soft tissue with the biocompatible cross-linked polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: MIBA MEDICAL INC.Inventors: Phi Nguyen, Loc Phan, Bao Tran, Thuan Nguyen
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Publication number: 20140329769Abstract: The present invention is directed to hemostatic material containing compacted ORC powder comprising particles having an average aspect ratio from about 1 to about 18, wherein said compacted ORC powder have preferably been processed in a compaction device, such as a ball milled ORC powder. The present invention further relates to methods of making the hemostatic material and a method of treating a wound by applying the hemostatic powder onto and/or into the wound of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Yi-Lan Wang, Guanghui Zhang
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Publication number: 20140323433Abstract: Tissue and other body structures may be protected using a hydrated composition made from free-flowing substantially collagen-free rehydratable polysaccharide particles and rehydratable polysaccharide sponges. Rehydration of the particles without clumping may be carried out be dispersing the particles in a biocompatible water-miscible polar dispersant such as ethanol and combining the dispersion with sufficient aqueous solvent for the particles to convert them to a cohesive hydrogel. The hydrated composition may assist in returning an injured, inflamed or surgically repaired surface to a normal state, e.g., through one or more healing mechanisms such as modulation of an inflammatory response, phagocytosis, mucosal remodeling, reciliation or other full or partial restoration of normal function.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Matthew F. Myntti, Dana A. Oliver, Brian J. Vaccaro
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Publication number: 20140323434Abstract: This invention provides a method of treating, suppressing, inhibiting, or preventing chronic rhinosinusitis in a subject comprising the step of administering to a subject a compound comprising a lipid or phospholipid moiety bond to a physiologically acceptable monomer, dimer, oligomer, or polymer, and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a pharmaceutical product thereof. This invention also provides a method of treating, suppressing, inhibiting, or preventing nasal polyps in a subject comprising the step of administering to a subject a compound comprising a lipid or phospholipid moiety bond to a physiologically acceptable monomer, dimer, oligomer, or polymer, and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a pharmaceutical product thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventor: Saul YEDGAR
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Patent number: 8871739Abstract: Provided are methods for the solubilization of cellulose into soluble sugars without the need for high temperatures, high pressures, strong acid solutions, and/or added water. The produced sugars can be fermented into ethanol. In one embodiment, the method comprises contacting a cellulose-containing material with a solid acid material and agitating the cellulose-containing material and the solid acid material for a time sufficient to produce an aqueous solution comprising a quantity of soluble sugars.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2009Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Richard G. Blair, Sandra M. Hick, Joshua H. Truitt
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Patent number: 8871743Abstract: A composite of bacterial cellulose and capsules embedded therein is prepared, for example calcium alginate capsules encapsulating functional components being discretely embedded in a matrix of Gluconacetobacter xylinus cellulose. The functional components may be drugs, probiotics or nutrients, such as fungal polysaccharide.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2011Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Food Industry Research and Development InstituteInventors: Pei-Ying Chen, Jinn-Tsyy Lai, Hsu-Chou Hsiao, Yan-Hwa Chu, Chii-Cherng Liao
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Patent number: 8865681Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention provides a method of treating, reducing the incidence, reducing the severity or pathogenesis of an eye disease or disorder in a subject, including, inter alia, retinal detachment, macular degeneration, glaucoma or retinopathy, comprising the step of administering an effective amount of a lipid or phospholipid moiety bound optionally via a spacer to a physiologically acceptable monomer, dimer, oligomer, or polymer via an ester or amide bond, and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a pharmaceutical product thereof. This invention also provides a contact lens solution comprising a lipid or phospholipid moiety bound optionally via a spacer to a physiologically acceptable monomer, dimer, oligomer, or polymer via an ester or amide bond, and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a pharmaceutical product thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2007Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew Unitersity of JerusalemInventors: Saul Yedgar, Yuval Cohen
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Publication number: 20140303101Abstract: This invention pertains to dental care compositions with antimicrobial benefits. In particular, the invention provides for compositions of oral tissue-adherent salts that release biocidal ions on a controlled release basis and thereby provide and maintain an essentially uniform concentration of biocidal ions above the MBC or MIC of the target bacteria at the site of application in the mouth for an extended period of time. The compositions are useful for treating or preventing oral diseases resulting from bacteria, fungal or yeast infections, such as caries, gingivitis, periodontal disease and candidiasis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: Anthony Errol Winston, Richard F. Stockel, Anthony Joseph Sawyer
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Publication number: 20140301972Abstract: The invention relates to a biocompatible polymer having general formula (I) AaXxYy, wherein: A denotes a monomer; X denotes an RCOOR? group; Y denotes an O or N-sulphonate group which is fixed to A and which has either formula —ROS03R? or —RNS03R? in which R denotes an optionally branched and/or unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon chain which can contain one or more aromatic rings and R? denotes a hydrogen atom or a cation; a denotes the number of monomers; x denotes the rate of substitution of the A monomers by the X groups; and y denotes the rate of substitution of the A monomers by the Y groups. More specifically, the invention relates to the use of said biocompatible polymers for the preparation of a pharmaceutical, dermatological or cosmetic composition or a medical device, which are intended to prevent, relieve and/or treat discomfort, distress, itches, irritations and/or pain and/or to protect tissues against same.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: Denis BARRITAULT, Veronique Barbier-Chassefiere
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Publication number: 20140301958Abstract: The purpose of this patent is to teach the methods of application and compositions of cosmetic and therapeutic products for reducing wrinkle appearance and augmenting certain compartments of the facial integument of a mammal, especially a human. These methods and compositions utilize the hypodermis-targeted release from bioadhesive oral films, pastes or patches applied to oral mucosa or teeth for the purpose of improving the appearance or health of the lips and facial skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: Krzysztof Bojanowski, Hui Zhao
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Patent number: 8846900Abstract: To provide a cellulose acetate which gives a cellulose acetate optical film exhibiting optical properties as a result of stretching, in which the film shows excellent stretchability and gives a stretched film having excellent optical properties. Disclosed is a cellulose diacetate for a retardation film, having a total degree of acetyl substitution of from 2.27 to 2.56, in which the cellulose diacetate has a polydispersity Mw/Mn of more than 3.0 and 7.5 or less, a degree of substitution at the 6-position of from 0.65 to 0.85, a half height width of acetylation distribution of from 1.0 to 2.3, and a viscosity-average degree of polymerization of 182 or more and 213 or less. The cellulose diacetate for a retardation film preferably has a 6-percent viscosity of from 120 to 230 mPa·s and preferably has a weight-average molecular weight Mw of 205,000 or more and 235,000 or less.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2011Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Daicel CorporationInventors: Shu Shimamoto, Yuya Asumi
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Publication number: 20140271504Abstract: The presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to the use of nonionic hydrophobically modified polysaccharides in personal care and household care compositions. More specifically, but not by way of limitation, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to the use of hydrophobically-modified cellulose ethers, such as hydrophobically-modified hydroxyethylcellulose (HMHEC) polymers in personal care and household care compositions. These compositions show pronounced syneresis in aqueous solutions or in the presence of surfactants, including nonionic surfactants and anionic surfactants such as lauryl sulfate (LS) and lauryl ether sulfate (LES). It is also contemplated that the surfactants used in the compositions be sulfate free and/or multi-tailed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Stephen Hugo Hurkens, Gijsbert Kroon, Thi Hong Lan Le-Pham
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Publication number: 20140274945Abstract: A method for forming an embolism within a blood vessel is disclosed. The method includes including: implanting a plurality of oxidized cellulose microspheres into a lumen of a blood vessel to at least partially block the lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Phillip Blaskovich, Rachit Ohri, Olga Cherniavsky
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Sprayable Hemostat Using Soluble Oxidized Cellulose With Miniaturized Electrospray System And Method
Publication number: 20140274944Abstract: An applicator for forming a film is disclosed. The applicator includes: a first extension tube coupled to a source of a modified cellulose solution; a shaft coupled to the first extension tube at a proximal end thereof, the shaft defining a first lumen in fluid communication with the first extension tube for transmission of the modified cellulose solution through the shaft; and an atomizer disposed at a distal end of the and configured to atomize the modified cellulose solution into a plurality of particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Rachit Ohri, Phillip Blaskovich, Stephen Wu -
Publication number: 20140274946Abstract: The method of using nutritional compounds including Dihydroquercetin (taxifolin). Arabinogalactan and Arabinogalactan combined with Dihydroquercetin (taxifolin) to reduce and control cardiometabolic risk factors, associated with metabolic syndrome and hypercholesterolemia in a mammal, specifically a human, resulting in the enhancement of metabolism, reduced control levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, reduced oxidative damage in humans and other health benefits.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: FLAVITPURE, INC.Inventors: Sergey V. Philippov, Igor M. Bogorodov
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Publication number: 20140256675Abstract: Ophthalmic compositions including compatible solute components and/or polyanionic components are useful in treating eyes, for example, to relieve dry eye syndrome, to protect the eyes against hypertonic insult and/or the adverse effects of cationic species on the ocular surfaces of eyes and/or to facilitate recovery from eye surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: Allergan, Inc.Inventors: Joseph G. Vehige, Peter A. Simmons, Joan-En Chang-Lin
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Publication number: 20140256676Abstract: A wound dressing having anti-microbial activity comprises a first fibre capable of bonding with silver (1) cations. The wound dressing comprises a blend of the first fibre to which silver (1) cations are bonded and a second fibre which is substantially free from silver. The wound dressing comprises from 0.01 to 5.0 percent by weight of silver (1) cations, based on the weight of fibre.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: CONVATEC TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventor: David Malcolm WOODS
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Publication number: 20140255476Abstract: Compositions, devices, and methods for treating infections.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2012Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: University of Washington through its Center for CommercializationInventors: Rodney J.Y. Ho, Brenda Newman
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Patent number: 8829181Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a cationic hydroxypropyl cellulose including the step of reacting a low-crystalline powdery cellulose with a cationizing agent represented by the following general formula (1) and/or a cationizing agent represented by the following general formula (2), and propylene oxide in the presence of water in an amount of from 10 to 60% by mass on the basis of the low-crystalline powdery cellulose, and a catalyst: wherein R1 to R3 are each independently a linear or branched hydrocarbon group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and X and Z are each a halogen atom and may be the same or different from each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2010Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: KAO CorporationInventors: Masanori Takai, Masafumi Miyamoto, Kohei Nakanishi, Toru Nishioka
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Patent number: 8828366Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cosmetic composition that is moisturizing, hydrating, refreshing and long wearing, and has an unique texture and feel comprising a cellulosic gelling agent, an oil-soluble polar modified polymer, and water.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2010Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Hy Si Bui, Mohamed Kanji, Susan Halpern
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Publication number: 20140242024Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hydrogel composition and methods of using the same. The hydrogel composition may include precursors that react with each other upon contact as well as precursors that react upon contact with an initiator. In embodiments, the resulting hydrogels may have varying levels of crosslinking with both denser and less dense regions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Steven Bennett, Nathaniel Mast, Kevin Lavigne, Walter Skalla, Timothy Sargeant, Joshua Stopek
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Patent number: 8815832Abstract: The present invention is directed to hemostatic material containing compacted ORC powder comprising particles having an average aspect ratio from about 1 to about 18, wherein said compacted ORC powder have preferably been processed in a compaction device, such as a ball milled ORC powder. The present invention further relates to methods of making the hemostatic material and a method of treating a wound by applying the hemostatic powder onto and/or into the wound of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2012Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Yi-Lan Wang, Guanghui Zhang
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Publication number: 20140227331Abstract: The compositions and methods of this invention relate to a rinse-off skin care composition containing hydrophobic, linear cellulose particles having an average length of from about 1 to about 1000 ?m, a particle aspect ratio from about 1000 to about 2 and a thickness of from about 1 to about 500 ?m; at least one cleansing agent selected from the group consisting of a saponified fat and a surfactant; and a cosmetically acceptable carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER COMPANIES, INC.Inventors: Patricia Bonner, Claudia Kaminski, Danielle Lima Lorenzetti, Prithwiraj Maitra, Juliana Salles Moscardi, Jeffrey M. Wu
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Patent number: 8802653Abstract: A deodorant composition contains ?-cyclodextrin, a fixative, a preservative, and a solvent.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2011Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: C.B. Fleet Company, Inc.Inventors: Nelson Ayala, Ruby Anderson
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Patent number: 8802622Abstract: The invention provides a powdered composition for nasal administration, comprising a physiologically active peptide and cellulose acetate as the base, and having excellent nasal absorption for physiologically active peptides.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2011Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Daiichi Sankyo Company, LimitedInventors: Masaru Matsumoto, Shuji Takeda, Kyohei Nobori
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Publication number: 20140220149Abstract: A method for treating or preventing disorders, diseases, and symptom of reflux, that is laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), in the laryngopharynx caused by pepsin comprises orally administering to the laryngopharynx of a patient an effective amount of cellulose powder. A method for treating or preventing damage to the lining membranes of at least some of the aerodigestive tract, the damage caused by pepsin, comprises coating at least some of the lining membranes with an effective amount of a cellulose powder. Upon inhalation of the powder, the powder coats the lining membranes. Upon coating the lining membranes, the powder becomes a gel. The gel prevents the pepsin from binding with the lining membranes, thereby preventing damage caused by pepsin in laryngopharyngeal reflux or in extra-esophageal reflux.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Inventors: Jamie KOUFMAN, Michael JAMES, Peter JOSLING
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Publication number: 20140221309Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to formulations for and methods of use for eye drop formulations comprising carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and hyaluronic acid (HA) with an improved distribution on the cornea during blinking.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.Inventors: Bereth J. Beard, Wendy Blanda, David Marsh, Joseph G. Vehige, Peter Simmons, Haixia Liu, Steven Matsumoto
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Patent number: 8795722Abstract: The present invention is a composition for coating comprising a wet-milled product obtained by suspending low-substituted cellulose ether having a molar substitution of from 0.05 to 1.0 per anhydrous glucose unit in water and then applying a shear force to the aqueous dispersion. The present invention is also a coated preparation prepared using the composition for coating so as to mask an unpleasant taste and to control a sticky or slimy feel by administration.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2006Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.Inventor: Naosuke Maruyama
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Publication number: 20140212457Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds which are capable of exerting an inhibitory effect on the Na+ glucose cotransporter SGLT in order to hinder glucose and galactose absorption, as well as on lipase thus reducing dietary triglyceride metabolism, for use in the treatment of conditions which benefit therefrom (diabetes. Metabolic Syndrome, obesity, prevention of weight gain or aiding weight loss). These compounds comprise a non-absorbable, non-digestible polymer having a glucopyranosyl or galactopyranosyl or equivalent moiety stably and covalently linked thereto, said glucopyranosyl or galactopyranosyl moiety being able to occupy the glucose-binding pocket of a SGLT transporter.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2013Publication date: July 31, 2014Inventor: Abdalla Rifai
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Patent number: 8779119Abstract: The invention provides a metal salt of a crosslinked cellulose derivative represented by the following formula (I), wherein the degree of substitution of the hydroxyl group of glucose unit of the crosslinked cellulose derivative by a functional group a is 1 or more. R—O—A??(I) {In the formula (I), R represents a crosslinked cellulose residue and A represents a functional group a having cation-exchange ability.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2007Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: JNC CorporationInventors: Naoyuki Yoshida, Kazushi Ishida, Shuji Sasaki, Ippei Yamaoka
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Patent number: 8778326Abstract: A hydrogel tissue adhesive formed by reacting an aldehyde-functionalized polysaccharide containing pendant aldehyde groups with a water-dispersible, multi-arm amine is described. The hydrogel may be useful as a tissue adhesive or sealant for medical applications that require a more rapid degradation time, such as the prevention of undesired tissue-to tissue adhesions resulting from trauma or surgery.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2010Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Actamax Surgical Materials, LLCInventors: Helen S. M. Lu, Steven W. Shuey
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Publication number: 20140186415Abstract: A polymer composition including a polymer having a hydroxyl group and a histidine or a histidine derivative grafted to the polymer having a hydroxyl group. A polymer material is also provided, including a polymer composition which includes a polymer having a hydroxyl group, and a histidine or a histidine derivative grafted to the polymer having a hydroxyl group.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Ting-Yu SHIH, Tse-Min TENG, Chia-Chun WANG, Yu-Hua CHEN, Jui-Hsiang CHEN, Mei-Ju YANG, Shu-Fang CHIANG, Yen-Chun CHEN, Chia-Ni CHANG